How many points is CONTRAVENING worth in Scrabble?

CONTRAVENING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CONTRAVENING?

CONTRAVENING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CONTRAVENING

18 pts

CONTRAVENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. CONTRAVENING is a verb form of contravene. CONTRAVENE means "to act counter to".

Meaning & examples

verb

To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.
To deny the truth of something.

Synonyms: breach, break, infringe, violate, contradict, controvert, dispute, gainsay

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

Text licenses: CC BY-SA 3.0

Loading examples and pronunciation…

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CONTRAVENING is a verb form of contravene. CONTRAVENE means "to act counter to".

In a sentence: "They contravening."

Share CONTRAVENING

Check the Scrabble meaning of CONTRAVENING. It scores 18 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CONTRAVENE15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CONTRAVENING, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 18

CONTRAVENING Scrabble FAQ

Is CONTRAVENING a Scrabble word?: CONTRAVENING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does CONTRAVENING mean?: CONTRAVENING is a verb form of contravene. CONTRAVENE means "to act counter to".
How do you use CONTRAVENING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They contravening."
How many points is CONTRAVENING worth in Scrabble?: CONTRAVENING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CONTRAVENING?: CONTRAVENING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).